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Departmental policy, OPS-110 - Use of Force, defines what is required when force is
employed.
During 2023, 122 Use of Force Reports were received, an increase of 27% from the 89
Use of Force Reports reported in 2022. Officers involved in Use of Force reports have
increased their confidence and have gone through De-Escalation Training which gives
them the right mind set in knowing when it is necessary to utilize the application of force.
The involved officer's chain of command, the Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division
along with the Training Section and Use of Force Review Board reviewed all of the
reports. During 2022, we saw an increase of other agencies and government officials,
come and observe our process. This board adds accountability, and transparency to our
use of force practices. The importance of this board is to allow five citizens along with four
police personnel to review the agencies actions when force is used against its citizens.
When appropriate, these reviews identified improper actions and training issues resulting
in proper corrective action. The 2023 Use of Force Reports consisted of:
e 119 of the department’s Use of Force applications were found to be within policy.
Action was taken to address an issue where one (1) of the incidents resulted in the
termination of the officer for their improper application of the use of force. The other two
incidents were officer-involved shootings.
The most active months for Use of Force Reports for 2023, was August with 17, followed
by March, July and November with a total of 14 each. The least active month was June
with 4.
USE OF FORCE REPORTS BY MONTH & YEAR
Jan Feb | Mar | Apr | May June July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
6 10 | 14 7 11 4 14 17 6 11 14 8
2022
Total
Reports:
122
Jan Feb | Mar | Apr | May June July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
4 5 7 6 6 9 8 7 9 12 12 4
2022
Total
Reports:
89
Jan Feb | Mar | Apr | May June July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
9 4 4 11 3 8 7 3 7 12 5 10
2021Total
Reports:
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